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Certificate Program in Arts Management

The certificate program in arts management provides students with an understanding of management, marketing, and grant writing in arts-related organizations. It is particularly suited for:

1. new arts administrators who want to broaden their knowledge and skills.
2. professionals who are considering a career transition to arts management.
3. artists who are interested in starting their own nonprofit companies.
4. board members and volunteers who want to become more informed and effective.

The program consists of four 4-credit courses and a 3-credit internship (19 credits total), which can be completed within three semesters. Students may take individual courses without commitment to the entire program. All courses except the Internship are offered in the evening.

Before starting this certificate program, students must formally enroll by completing the Arts Management Certificate Application.

To earn the certificate, students must be high school graduates, earn a grade of C or higher in all certificate courses, and send a completed Request for Certificate to the certificate advisor in the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education during the last semester of their coursework.

Academic Requirements (19 credits total)

1. Intro. to Arts Management*
   CAM or AMG 1100 / 4 credits / Fall
   *before Fall 2008:
   Management for the Arts, CSS 3510, 4 credits
2. Marketing the Arts
   CSS 3520 / 4 credits / Fall
3. Fundraising and Development in Arts*
   CAM or AMG 3100 / 4 credits / offered every Spring
   *before Fall 2008:
   Understanding and Writing Grants, CSS/AWR 3010, 4 credits
4. Arts and Entertainment Law*
   CSS or AMG 3170 / 4 credits / Spring
   *formerly “Art Law and Business,” CSS 3060
5. Internship in Arts Management
   CAM 3981 / 3 credits / Fall, Spring, and Summer

For more information, please call (914) 251-6528.

Updated Feb. 18, 2008